A shaking of the dust…..

“And if any place will not receive you and they will not listen to you, when you leave, shake off the dust that is on your feet as a testimony against them.” Mark 6:11
Mike is joined in studio by Pastor Scott Reiber and Dr. Dan Edney, as they reflect on the seven-year, 1,972 episode run [...]

CelticFest….then Christians & Politics

On todays program, Mike visits with Dr. Don Panzien, one fo the founders of CelticFest Mississippi, set for September 5,6 and 7 in Jackson, MS. Also, reflections on the political conventions and how active Christians should be in the political process. Plus, an update on the soon change of ownership of WQBC Radio
 

Theology 101-Is the altar call scriptural?

Paul Alexander writes for 9 Marks.org; “…there are many churches out there that sing the last stanza of Have Thine Own Way just one more time as they wait for the convicted sinner to step out of the pew and into a new relationship with Christ.  But even though it is still somewhat popular, we think [...]

What is Saving Faith?

Many people say they are Christians, yet they never show evidence of what the Bible says is the fruit of salvation. On this program, Mike shares clips from Dr. John MacArthur, from his series on The Gospel According to Jesus. What is the Gospel? Are works important in salvation? What is the complete gospel message?
 
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Grace [...]

A Cornicopia of News and Info…

On this program, Mike offers up a cornicopia, a smorgasbord of various news, discussion and commentary on a variety of subjects, including the Lee Grady article in Charisma Magazine regarding the controversy of the Lakeland Revival, testing a revival with doctrine, and students ask anything, elementary style.
 
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Life After Lakeland: Sorting Out the Confusion

Test Revival with Doctrine

 

Theology 101-Ask the Pastor

Ever had a question about religion, faith, doctrine, theology, teh reformed faith, but didn’t know who to ask? On this broadcast, on this edition of Theology 10, Mike directs listener questions to Pastor Scott Reiber, dealing with topics such as:

What is the definition of regneration?
Does regeneration preceed salvation?
When the Bible says that God is not [...]

What is a Healthy Church Member?

What is a Healthy Church Member?, is a new book by Thabiti Anyabwile, and on todays program, Mike shares Pastor Anaybwile’s 10 marks of a healthy church member. For Christians, playing an active part in the local church is not optional. God intends for every believer to contribute to the mission of the local church [...]

Sovereignty and Free Will

It is our selfish, sinful nature that leads us to demand that “we” control the shots. ’I pulled myself up by my own bootstraps’ is the philosophy of the world. However, for the Christian, the Word of God tells that He is sovereign, in total, absolute control of all things. yet, many in the church seek to deny [...]

The Supremacy of me….or God?

In the world today, it is the value of a person that seemingly takes precedence over the value of God. “Pulling myself by my own bootstraps” is the mantra of the day. Sadly, in the church, it seems this philosophy is dominant as well, relaying more on our efforts, that the will and purpose of [...]

Revival or Reformation?

In his essay Revival or Reformation, Pastor Jim Elliff writes, “Experience-driven revival is more like a flash flood than a mighty river. Heightened experience certainly leaves its mark, some of which may be good wherever it meets orthodoxy, but a reformational revival is a life-giving river which has continuing positive effects. When reformation takes place, [...]

Theology 101-Relating the Doctrines of Grace

Mike and Scott Reiber continue their discussion on our those who affirm the Reformed faith relate to those who do not. Can one not affirm the Doctrines of Grace and be a Christian? How can one of the Reform faith dialogue with non-reformed Christians, and do so with comnviction and compassion?
 
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Westminster Presbyterian Church, Vicksburg, MS
R.C. Sproul-What [...]

The Wild and Wacky World of Church

On this broadcast, Mike shares the shocking, the unbelievable, the sad, the humorous stories, events and practices of the contemporary church in America. Wild and Wacky include: a Nebraska state senator who is suing God, an inflatable church in Italy, more heretical statements buy Todd Bentley, and insight and perspective from The White Horse Inn.
 
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Ken Silva and Apprising Ministries

Mike interviews Ken Silva, President of Apprising Ministries and General Editor of the Christian Reasearch Network, concerning successful efforts by Richard Abanes recently to shut down Aprrising’s website. What are the implications of this? What led up to this action. What can we as believers learn from this? 

Meandering with a friend

Mike is joined in the studio by his friend Edward Clarke, as they look at news items of the previous week including an update on the health of Dr. Tom Ascol, the latest outlandish statements by emergent guru Brian McLaren, and addressing the question, ‘What would you like the preacher to say at your funeral?’